Simulation-based training for nurses in sterile techniques during central vein catheterization

L Gerolemou, A Fidellaga, K Rose, S Cooper… - American Journal of …, 2014 - AACN
Background The effectiveness of simulation-based training of critical care nurses in sterile
techniques has not been determined. Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of simulation …

[PDF][PDF] Characterization of critically ill COVID-19 patients at a brooklyn safety-net hospital

S Capone, S Abramyan, B Ross, J Rosenberg… - Cureus, 2020 - cureus.com
Background The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic continues to
spread across the country with over 3 million cases and 150,000 deaths in the United States …

A Step towards understanding coronary artery disease: a complication in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

R Sinha, D Nanavaty, A Azhar… - BMJ Open …, 2024 - bmjopenrespres.bmj.com
Background Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a relatively rare disease with increasing
incidence trends. Cardiovascular disease is a significant complication in IPF patients due to …

A case of erythematous and vesicular rash in a critically ill patient admitted with Sars-CoV2: Viral or multi-drug effect?

G Parhar, W Kalaji, J Sargi, O Adarkwah, K Zaman… - Chest, 2020 - journal.chestnet.org
DISCUSSION: Multiple studies have reported skin rashes thought to be related to SARS
COV2 virus infection including rash on hands or feet that resembles chilblains (“COVID …

Penicillin induced vasculitis progressing to usual interstitial pneumonia; a novel experience

T Casimire, L Gerolemou - Chest, 2011 - journal.chestnet.org
INTRODUCTION: Hypersensitivity reactions to β-lactams are common, and typically include
skin manifestations such as urticaria and maculopapular rash (1), however drug induced …

Catamenial anaphylaxis: a woman under monthly progesterone curse

K Lin, A Rasheed, S Lin, L Gerolemou - Case Reports, 2018 - casereports.bmj.com
Catamenial or cyclical anaphylaxis is a complex clinical syndrome with poorly reported
incidence and prevalence in the literature review. The underlying mechanism is still a myth …

The consequences of intraparenchymal chest tube malposition in a critical care patient

S Takkouche, N Mesiha, M Alipour, O Adarkwah… - Chest, 2019 - journal.chestnet.org
DISCUSSION: Intraparenchymal placement occurs in approximately 10% of critically ill
patients. Case reports suggest patients with pleura adhesions or scarring may be at higher …

A rare case of pleurodynia after the COVID-19 vaccine

O Ajala, A Azhar, W Kalaji, S Miller, KA Nangrani… - Chest, 2022 - journal.chestnet.org
DISCUSSION: Research studies have indicated that the COVID vaccines (like Pfizer) can
cause exacerbation of inflammatory or autoimmune conditions. Multiple mechanisms may …

Dyspnoea in a patient with unilateral lung agenesis

H Upadhyay, J Contreras, Z Hashemi… - Postgraduate …, 2016 - academic.oup.com
A 28-year-old woman presented with sudden onset dyspnoea, left-sided chest pain and dry
cough for 3 days. She was a nonsmoker. Her blood pressure was 90/60 mm Hg; respiratory …

1033: differentials make a difference in a patient with severe hypoxemic respiratory failure

A Rasheed, M Shahzadi, L Gerolemou… - Critical Care …, 2018 - journals.lww.com
Methods: 54 years old male presented from skilled nursing facility due to bright red blood in
stools. He was diagnosed with Osteomyelitis one month ago and was placed on Daptomycin …